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China preparing for potential crisis with North Korea

July 25, 2017

At the beginning of July, North Korean television reported the first successful launch of the Hwasong-14 ballistic missile. After the North Korean authorities tested what appeared to be a ballistic intercontinental missile, Washington said that the U.S.

Chrissy Teigen Gets Blocked By Donald Trump On Twitter

July 25, 2017

According to Teigen in the below tweet , she has been "hating" Trump for nine years, but it took a tweet from Chrissy telling Trump that no one likes him to get Teigen blocked from Trump's tweets. Referencing the thriller American Psycho, another scathing attack read: "Watching a cool Donald Trump biopic on the plane". Teigen has also spoken about her longtime dislike for the current POTUS in recent interviews.

Israel stops use of metal detectors at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

July 25, 2017

Israel installed metal detectors at entrances to the site, which includes the Al-Aqsa mosque and the Dome of the Rock, after an attack on July 14 that killed two policemen. Friedman said "we were able to diffuse the situation very quickly that under other circumstances could not have ended as successfully". "It's not about technology, it's about control", an unnamed resident of Jerusalem was quoted as saying by the Palestinian Ma'an news agency .

Russian ambassador says he and Jeff Sessions discussed Trump campaign during election

July 25, 2017

Over the past week, Trump has been attacking Attorney General Jeff Sessions for his decision months ago to recuse himself from the investigations into possible connections between Trump's campaign and Russian Federation. After Sessions recused himself, he passed on the responsibility to Deputy Attorney-General Rod Rosenstein, who then appointed Mueller as special counsel overseeing the Russian Federation investigation.

Chelsea loan Izzy Brown to Premier League newcomers Brighton

July 25, 2017

The England Under-20 worldwide joined Chelsea from West Bromwich Albion in 2013 and is one of a number of Blues players to have loaned to Vitesse Arnhem, playing 22 times in the Dutch top flight in 2015-16. Bertrand Traore has also left Chelsea for Lyon in a 16.6 million pound move, Tammy Abraham has joined Swansea on loan while Kurt Zouma has joined Stokeon loan.

PM Modi says India will emerge as world power by 2022

July 25, 2017

In his response, the Prime Minister said that "he was anxious and not satisfied with members' percentage of presence in houses", according to a BJP MP. While talking to reporters, Union minister Ananth Kumar informed that the Prime Minister has announced several programmes which will be organised from August 9 to August 15.

Senate Committee Subpoenas Former Trump Campaign Chair Paul Manafort

July 25, 2017

Manafort's legal team had offered to provide a transcript of Tuesday's interview with the Senate Judiciary Committee. Grassley, a Republican, and ranking Democrat Sen. Manafort was invited to testify in a scheduled hearing Wednesday, but he declined. It was described in emaisl to Donald Trump Jr.as an opportunity to learn damaging information about Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton .

Fiorentina sign Jordan Veretout

July 25, 2017

Aston Villa's Jordan Veretout is having his Fiorentina medical, ahead of a €7m transfer. The Ligue 1 club were interested in signing him on a permanent deal and booked a medical for him last week after agreeing a fee with Villa but the player snubbed a move to France once Fiorentina entered the chase.

Gerusalemme, Israele rimuove i metal detector dalla Spianata delle Moschee

July 25, 2017

Il Governo israeliano ha deciso di rimuovere i metal detector dagli ingressi alla Spianata delle Moschee , contestati dai palestinesi. Al momento non è chiaro quale sia la natura delle "tecnologie avanzate" di cui si parla nel comunicato dell'ufficio di Netanyahu, ma alcune telecamere sono state installate questa settimana in alcune aree del sito.

New Florida drivers licenses, ID cards coming in August

July 25, 2017

Headers at the top of the card will appear in different colors depending on card type, including a commercial driver license, regular driver license, identification card and learner's license. It includes redundant information, ultraviolet ink and other features - making it more hard to duplicate. It's been about 14 years since the state last updated its cards.

Trump labels Attorney General Jeff Sessions 'beleaguered'

July 25, 2017

But Trump's anger over the recusal only grew in subsequent months after the deputy attorney general, charged with oversight over Russian Federation matters in the wake of Sessions' recusal, appointed a special counsel to lead the investigation into contacts between Trump's campaign and Moscow.

PM Modi takes stock of situation in flood-hit Gujarat

July 25, 2017

Sensing the gravity of the situation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for Ahmedabad to review the relief work. With heavy rains having left several parts of Gujarat inundated, the Indian Air Force on Sunday, (July 23) safely evacuated a woman, her newborn twins and another pregnant woman from Nana Matra village in Rajkot district which was flooded due to heavy rains.

Florida Lottery: Teen wins $26k salary for life

July 25, 2017

The annual sum is guaranteed for 20 years, meaning her estate would collect a check if something happened to her before then. The Florida Lottery announced Tuesday morning that Annefrances Holahan of Fort Myers claimed a top prize in the $10,000,000 Fortune Scratch-off game.

Fires rage across France

July 25, 2017

Residents in Saint-Tropez have fled their homes after wildfires swept across southeastern France and Corsica. Firefighters work to put out a fire in Biguglia, on the French Mediterranean island of Corsica. Fire chiefs in the Vaucluse department told AFP news agency they had been unable to keep the flames under control on Monday night. Regional authorities said more than 270 firefighters were deployed in Carros where a fire raged through a house, a warehouse and three vehicles.

Libya's rival leaders set to commit to ceasefire and elections

July 25, 2017

That meeting was seen as a tentative step towards reconciliation in Libya , which has been mired in conflict and chaos since the 2011 uprising, when longtime dictator Muammar Gaddafi was overthrown by rebels supported by a French-led North Atlantic Treaty Organisation air campaign.

House to Decide Fate of 'Veterans Choice' Program

July 25, 2017

Tonight, House Lawmakers will vote on a bill that could temporarily save the " Veteran's Choice Program ". Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined U.S. To be sure, the opposition from veterans groups was not unanimous. The bill extends and improves the GI Bill providing education assistance to veterans and their surviving spouses and dependents.

Man Attacks Spanish Policemen With Knife on Morocco Border

July 25, 2017

The man, who appeared to be Moroccan, carried out the apparent terror attack about 7:35 a.m. local time at the Beni Enzar access to the Spanish enclave of Melilla, a spokeswoman with the local office of the Interior Ministry said. The police officer received a hand injury during the attack. Melilla is one of two autonomous cities which are part of Spain despite being situated in mainland Africa.

Madison police say shooting victim targeted

July 25, 2017

No charges have been filed, said Cpl. Kentucky State Police are investigating after a vehicle pulled over on the side of the road in Lexington with a shooting victim inside. Investigators say the neighbor shot Fogle several times, called 911 and waited for police to arrive. Witnesses say they saw Fogle yelling, knocking on doors and walking through other people's yards right before the shooting.

Barcelona officials arrive in England for €100m target

July 25, 2017

Manager Jurgen Klopp has categorically stated that the number ten is not for sale and while Coutinho probably does see himself at Camp Nou some day, the five-year deal he signed earlier this year puts the power very much in Liverpool's hands.

U.S. ship fires warning shots at Iranians in Persian Gulf - RT America

July 25, 2017

The Iranian boat approached within 150 yards of the Thunderbolt , which attempted to hail the boat with radio, and then fired flares and issued five blasts from the ship's siren, an global signal of danger. Fifth Fleet base in Bahrain, and has a crew of four officers and 24 sailors. There were several US Navy ships in the immediate vicinity at the time of the incident conducting routine patrol operations in global waters, according to the defense officials.

Cheap Imported Food Could Threaten Animal Welfare After Brexit, Warns Report

July 25, 2017

The UK is now protected from US-style farming methods, including chlorine-washed chicken, by European Union rules that ban it due both to safety concerns and the fears that they could lead to laxer hygiene practices elsewhere in the supply chain.

Mattis blasts Pentagon for wasteful spending

July 25, 2017

In his July 21 memo to three of the Pentagon's most senior officials overseeing resources for the war in Afghanistan, Mattis said the wasteful spending on uniforms is an example of " cavalier or casually acquiescent decisions" that undermine the mission in Afghanistan and undercut public trust.

The Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:MNTA) Stake Increased by Whittier Trust Co

July 25, 2017

The stock declined 0.30% or $0.05 reaching $16.75 per share. The stock closed the most recent session at $16.80 after seeing 617268 shares trade hands. The rating was upgraded by Barclays Capital to "Overweight" on Tuesday, October 11. 09/07/2016 - Momenta Pharmaceuticals, Inc. was downgraded to " by analysts at Maxim Group.

Morocco protester in coma after clashes with police

July 25, 2017

Official and media accounts diverge on the cause of his injury. Pictures of the protester were shared on Twitter where he is seen lying in coma in hospital, with tubes in his mouth. "We are in a country where there is no freedom of expression". Morocco's authorities had promised to do more to help the region and relaunched a 2015 programme to improve its infrastructure, health facilities and education services by 2019.

Charges Dismissed Against Ex-Ohio Cop Who Killed Samuel Dubose

July 25, 2017

According to the Cincinnati Enquirer , Hamilton County Common Pleas Judge Leslie Ghiz dismissed the charges with prejudice, meaning that the criminal case has been dismissed permanently. Tensing, who was sacked after the shooting, has said he feared he could be dragged or run over as DuBose tried to drive away. But the prosecutor announced last week that his office won't be seeking a third trial.

Regional actors, hostile agencies using terror as policy tool, says army chief

July 25, 2017

He also said the key to defeating terrorism is participation at the national level. The army spokesperson had also provided a country-wide breakdown of the Operation Raddul Fasaad, that had been launched in February this year, stating that the operation had improved the overall security of the country.

Here's How Katrina Kaif Managed To Do Push-Ups Without Using Her Hands!

July 25, 2017

She also joined the social networking site Facebook , a year ago on her birthday. The Bollywood superstar was working out on her sets of a movie, as she tried push-ups and she completely nailed it. And that is how she was swinging up and down. On the work front, Katrina has been shooting for Tiger Zinda Hai in Morocco along with her co-star Salman Khan and his team.

Texas adds another in-state stud in WR Brennan Eagles

July 25, 2017

Eagles , the No. 94 ranked prospect in the class of 2018, committed to Texas over Clemson, LSU, Ohio State, Oklahoma and others providing even more momentum for the Longhorns top 10 class . At 6-3 and almost 215 pounds, the four-star receiver presents a big frame and a tough matchup for opposing defenses. Eagles was originally set to reveal his decision on July 17 before he postponed his announcement.

Square Enix JRPG Lost Sphear to be Released on January 23, 2018

July 25, 2017

Awaken the power of Memory to restore what was lost! However, while Locke uses crossbows and tinkers with mechanical crafting, Sherra specializes in heal magic and various bow-related abilities. This armour serves a dual goal as enhanced in-battle weaponry and tools players can use in certain map environments. Pre-orders for Lost Sphear go live today, and an early purchase will grant you a " Memoirs of the Moon " dynamic theme and two songs from the game on launch day.

Automatic Data Processing (ADP) Position Maintained by Gabelli Funds LLC

July 25, 2017

The stock declined 0.44% or $0.57 reaching $128.28 on the news. About 895,523 shares traded. Accenture Plc (NYSE:ACN) has risen 4.27% since July 24, 2016 and is uptrending. 24,028 shares valued at $2.44 million were sold by Ayala John on Friday, January 27. The ex-dividend date was set for Wednesday the 7th of June 2017.

Rush Limbaugh: 'Unseemly' for Trump to Criticize Sessions

July 25, 2017

Sessions acted on advice from the department's ethics lawyers, who said he should not play a role in an investigation involving a campaign on which he worked. Flores said Monday that hasn't changed. The men used to be close: Sessions first appeared with Trump at a rally in the then-senator's home state of Alabama in August 2015, an event that drew a massive crowd and was, for many members of Trump's inner circle, one of the first signs that their candidate was catching on.

Scaramucci: Trump's Admin 'Obviously' Has A 'Communications Problem'

July 25, 2017

The former White House press secretary, who resigned Friday over a personnel disagreement, stopped allowing cameras because he was exhausted of Trump complaining about his job performance, according to New York Times reporter Glenn Thrush .

Trump Administration Preparing for Major Crackdown on Marijuana

July 25, 2017

In April, Sessions wrote a memo to the task force asking them for recommendations on how the Department of Justice should proceed on marijuana. In the letter sent to Congress in May, Sessions asks that they dismantle the Rohrabacher-Farr amendment, which passed in 2014 and prevents the DOJ from using federal funds to prosecute individuals in states with medical legalization.

Trump intends to nominate Hoekstra for Netherlands ambassador

July 25, 2017

According to our sister station WOOD-TV in Grand Rapids , the White House has announced President Trump intends to nominate Former Representative Pete Hoekstra. In 2012, he failed in a bid to unseat U.S. Sen. Read: Who Will Be Ambassador To Russia? After leaving the Congress in 2011, he lobbied for the firms Dickstein Shapiro and Greenberg Traurig.

President Buhari to return in 2 weeks - Governor Okorocha

July 25, 2017

The exact nature of Buhari's illness is unknown although he has spoken of receiving blood transfusions. His absence has led to some anxiety in Nigeria , with some speculating that he might have died. He said that while the PDP "wish him (Buhari) well, and we want him to live", the party thinks that "it is pure contempt for Nigerians for a group of people, party leaders to just go and meet the president and come and show us pictures without saying anything either from them or from the ...

Parents of United Kingdom baby Charlie Gard to return to court

July 25, 2017

Britain's High Court is considering new evidence in the case of Charlie Gard. The couple reportedly believed that the therapy they were seeking could no longer help their son, and that any further attempts to prolong Charlie's life would only cause him pain.

Imran receives complete money trail to submit in Supreme Court

July 25, 2017

On the other hand, Hanif Abbasi, PMLN petitioner in the disqualification case against Imran Khan, said even though PTI had provided documents, they were not verified. "PTI gathered the funds from Pakistanis with dual nationalities". On July 13, the SC had directed the PTI chairman to submit financial details for his London flat by July 25.

Swansea City keen on re-signing Wilfried Bony from Manchester City

July 25, 2017

The 28-year-old initially struggled at City after returning from the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations - where he was victorious with Ivory Coast - scoring two in 10 outings in the second half of the 2014-15 campaign. But with club record signing Borja Baston on loan at Malaga, the Swans could be short of forward options if Llorente was to leave. And Swans chiefs are now discussing personal terms, although Bony's £130,000-a-week contract is a stumbling block.

In nod to Hollywood, Italian bank robbers don Trump masks for heists

July 25, 2017

They managed to raid the machines of 100,000 euros during the heists, it said. Authorities released footage showing one of the suspects, wearing a Trump mask, blinding a CCTV camera in a bank lobby and planting an explosive device in a cash machine.

John McCain to return to Senate after cancer diagnosis

July 25, 2017

McCain underwent brain surgery to have a blood clot removed from above his left eye earlier in July and was diagnosed with brain cancer shortly afterwards. "I've personally volunteered to rent an RV", Cornyn told reporters on Monday. Republican senators are pressing ahead on a vote Tuesday anyway, though even Republican senators aren't sure what exactly they'll be voting on.

IMPD Deputy Chief Seriously Hurt in Wreck With Semi

July 25, 2017

A deputy chief and long-time officer with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department is in critical condition after a crash involving a semi Sunday afternoon. Waters was off-duty at the time of the crash. The crash is still under investigation. Troopers investigating the wreck do not believe that alcohol was a factor, but both men are being tested, as per state law.

Trump Ends Covert CIA Program to Arm Anti-Assad Rebels

July 25, 2017

In doing so, however, he confirmed a covert operation by the CIA, The Independent reported . President Donald Trump has again hit back at the Washington Post , accusing the paper of "fabricating" facts about his alleged decision to cancel a CIA-funded program to train Syrian rebels fighting Bashar Assad's government.

SeaWorld Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE:SEAS) reported Market Capitalization of 1.37 Billion

July 25, 2017

American International Group Inc. now owns 41,203 shares of the company's stock worth $753,000 after buying an additional 2,730 shares in the last quarter. Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. (The) initiated coverage on shares of SeaWorld Entertainment in a research report on Thursday, April 6th. For the current year the company's revenue estimates are $1.36 Billion compared to low analyst estimates of $1.34 Billion and high estimates of $1.38 Billion according to the prediction of 12 analysts.

Vatican fountains turned off in response to drought

July 25, 2017

The water-saving move is "in line with the teachings of Pope Francis", according to a statement on the Vatican website. He said it was the Vatican's way of showing solidarity with Rome during the crisis. The Vatican has turned off around 100 fountains, including two Baroque masterpieces in St Peter's Square, due to a prolonged drought starving Rome of water.

Duterte attacks U.S. over Balangiga bells stolen during colonial war

July 25, 2017

Koscina's statement came following President Rodrigo Duterte's call during his second State of the Nation Address for USA to return the bells. The US embassy, in a statement, said it was aware of the Bells of Balangiga and its importance to the people in the Philippines and US.

Trump slams AG Sessions' 'weak' position on Clinton emails

July 25, 2017

Just six months into his term, President Donald Trump's administration has already seen several members come and go. Trump's rapid-fire tweeting resumed at daybreak Tuesday, with the president wondering aloud about Sessions' "VERY weak" position on "Hillary Clinton crimes".

Wild fire threatens homes on France's Corsica

July 25, 2017

She said that of the 600 firefighters battling the blaze, 180 had been mobilised to stop houses being destroyed in Mirabeau . "It's a very risky day", Michel Bernier, of France's civil defence forces, told AFP news agency. Up to 500 firefighters were expected on the scene. There were also forest fires in the city of Carros near Nice and in Saint-Tropez, authorities said.

Days-old infant abandoned in parking lot

July 25, 2017

The infant was flown to an Oakland hospital after the mall officials noticed abnormalities in the baby's eyes. The baby is in critical but stable condition. The employees told officers that they first noticed a baby carrier, and after investigating further, realized a child was inside. "I noticed he had his binky, he was wrapped up in a blanket, he had a diaper on and he appeared to be fine", Keeton said.

Division in Labour's top ranks over customs union

July 25, 2017

Echoing his words from yesterday, the MP wrote: "The UK would technically not be a member of the EU, but we would in effect become a vassal state: obliged to pay into the union's budget while having even less sovereignty than we do now - no longer able to appoint commissioners, sit on the EU council to have a say in how we determine our regulations and laws, or appoint British judges to the ECJ to adjudicate disputes".

Trump takes aim at Senate Republicans on healthcare

July 25, 2017

That omission has caused confusion and frustration among some Republican senators, though others have said they expect McConnell to clarify that by the time voting begins. " If Republicans don't Repeal and Replace the disastrous ObamaCare, the repercussions will be far greater than any of them understand! " he tweeted.

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